Lead Estimator - Water Group

Stacy Witbeck•Long Beach, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Stacy Witbeck is seeking a Lead Estimator for our Water Group based in our Long Beach, CA office. This role is ideal for individuals looking for a position that provides significant growth opportunities with an employee-owned company that focuses on it's clients and employees. We are a company with an excellent reputation, a history of taking on challenging, technical work and exceeding expectations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Prepare cost estimates for both bid-build and alternative delivery projects (CMGC, CMAR, PDB) utilizing estimating software (currently HCSS) and analyzing production rates and schedules. Manage overall estimate while performing take-offs and estimating specifics scopes as described below. Perform Take-Off efforts for assigned portions of the estimate with a focus on mechanical and process piping and direct Take-off efforts for other scopes of work. Actively participate in strategy meetings on project approach, schedule, and strategy. Prepare an Estimate Specific guideline for all of the required items that must be performed during the preparation of the estimate and submittal of a bid. Lead discussions on scope, access, risk coordination with other disciplines. Participate in overall project strategy and risk discussions. Present assigned portion of estimate in the In-House Review and, if applicable, the Joint Venture Review. This includes scope overview, key considerations/risk, schedule and general approach. Close-Out (prepare plug or self-performed vs. actual quoted price comparisons), or direct close-out of, assigned portions of the work. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Please note--Requirements are essential, but preferences have flexibility.

Requirements

12+ years of experience (bid-build and alternative delivery) estimating primarily water/wastewater treatment and plant scopes of work with an overall understanding of the associated processes involved in various treatment methods/systems
Must be proficient in estimating mechanical and structural elements for water and wastewater treatment projects. This includes advanced water treatment systems (UV, RO, MBR, etc.)
Civil Engineering or Construction Management Degree (preferred) or alternative field exposure/experience will be considered in place of a degree
Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation, take-off, MS-Excel software, construction means, methods, and productions, scheduling, and common sense are a must
Experience with field responsibilities on heavy/civil construction projects
Manage estimating teams including junior level estimators
Must be able to navigate uneven terrain for pre-bid site investigations
Travel is required
Valid driver's license required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of MS-Word, P-6 Scheduling, MS-PowerPoint, Agtek, Bluebeam, and/or HCSS software are pluses

Responsibilities

Prepare cost estimates for both bid-build and alternative delivery projects (CMGC, CMAR, PDB) utilizing estimating software (currently HCSS) and analyzing production rates and schedules.
Manage overall estimate while performing take-offs and estimating specifics scopes as described below.
Perform Take-Off efforts for assigned portions of the estimate with a focus on mechanical and process piping and direct Take-off efforts for other scopes of work.
Actively participate in strategy meetings on project approach, schedule, and strategy.
Prepare an Estimate Specific guideline for all of the required items that must be performed during the preparation of the estimate and submittal of a bid.
Lead discussions on scope, access, risk coordination with other disciplines.
Participate in overall project strategy and risk discussions.
Present assigned portion of estimate in the In-House Review and, if applicable, the Joint Venture Review. This includes scope overview, key considerations/risk, schedule and general approach.
Close-Out (prepare plug or self-performed vs. actual quoted price comparisons), or direct close-out of, assigned portions of the work.

Benefits

Award-winning contractor with a dynamic business model and an excellent reputation
We are a 100% employee-owned company with a competitive ESOP structure
Company pays 100% of employee premiums for health insurance; employee pays up to $15 per week for family premiums. Benefits and employee costs are subject to change
HSA and FSA plans that will allow you to divert pre-tax money
Life insurance provided by the company at 2.5 times your yearly salary
Dependent Daycare (including housekeepers, nannies, and preschool) expenses that can be tax sheltered through your FSA
An EAP that gives you access to legal services such as will, identity theft and more
An amazing employee training and continuing education system
Nationwide opportunities
Generous company contributions to 401k
Generous company ESOP allocation
Possibility for take-home vehicle